Sipping Spirits

Caledonia Spirits

Tom Cat Barr Hill Reserve

Amazing botanicals with an oak finish. Simply amazing! — 3 months ago

Predator

Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel 2021

JFP
9.0

Much better than the 2019. Definitely a pleasant wine. Even for sipping. — 9 months ago

Gilbert Picq et Ses Fils

Vosgros Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2017

On the nose, lemon, wet stones, and a floral character are present first. Drinks with that classic chablis chalky minerality. As the wine opens up, there are notes of honey, apple, peach, and a distinct ocean minerality. Finish is a nice lingering touch of sweet and salty lemon. Hard not to keep sipping on this. — 2 years ago

Tuthilltown Spirits

Hudson Manhattan Rye Whiskey 2018

Smooth, perfect for making rye Manhattans. One of my favorite small batch whiskeys. It is produced at National Historic site in the Hudson Valley. — 4 years ago

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St. George Spirits

Baller Single Malt Whiskey

8 yr old whiskey distilled & bottled in Alameda CA. 47% ABV. Purchased at SFO duty free. Outstanding — 7 months ago

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Caymus Vineyards

40th Anniversary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

This is a very controversial wine in the wine world. Some love it, yet some really hate it. I can understand both sides.

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim. Not showing age at all.

Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity.

Showing black fruits with cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, tobacco, light vinaigrette, earth, chocolates, peppercorn, coffee and mocha.

Nice finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This is a great Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley.

Tasty and delicious with a strong nose. Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years.

I had this vintage 7 years ago, and liked it just as much. This time
I had it blind, so it is what it is.

Wine Spectator 91 points. Robert Parker 96 points.

This 10 year old is easy drinking and good for parties.

Very enjoyable by itself or with food. A good sipping wine.

14.6% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$150.
— 2 years ago

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Would you say its worth the bucks (all 150)? Nice review.
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@Martin Bergo depends on how difficult it is for you to get the $150 😊
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150 USD for a single bottle of wine I have only put down for an occasional belle epoque, dom perignon, and hermitage.

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Indian Wells Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

This 4 year old Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon is always tasty.

Easy drinking, bold and fruit forward with black fruits and chocolate notes.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

A great wine to finish the evening with.

Good by itself as a sipping wine.

91 points.

14.5% alcohol by volume.
— 4 years ago

Tom, Daniel P. and 17 others liked this

Charles Wagner Family

Conundrum Proprietary California Red Blend

JFP
9.2

Fit very well with s salmon dinner. Also a fine sipping wine later in the evening. — 8 months ago

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Indian Wells Columbia Valley Merlot 2016

It time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with with nice complexity.

Showing plums, sour cherries, raspberries, light oak, licorice, spices, dark chocolates, tobacco, herbs and peppercorn.

Short finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very nice Merlot from Washington State. Easy drinking and still tasty. Probably on its last leg, so drink up if you have any.

Good right out of the bottle and good by itself or with food.

A nice sipping wine. I paired it with cheeses and crackers.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$15.
— a year ago

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St. George Spirits

Breaking & Entering Bourbon Whiskey

I have long been a fan of St. George for a long time, and this confirms my high opinion of them. Nose of rye spice with vanilla and bananas foster, and on the taste, honey-sweetened tea with clove and pepper, masala tea spices, oak, and bitter chocolate. Orange emerges immediately on the finish with subsequent honey. — 3 years ago